# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=659 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 660 --- ## [Enchilada sauce](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enchilada-sauce/803424)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enchilada-sauce/803424 "2018-01-08T20:03:10Z")
Recently I started using the canned enchilada sauce for my enchiladas. I am on my 3rd batch in about 3 months since I started. Each time I find I have to cut it a little bit more with tomato sauce or it is too hot and ch… --- ## [Talking Heads vs. Roxy Music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talking-heads-vs-roxy-music/805934)
**Author:** [@Lamoral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamoral)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talking-heads-vs-roxy-music/805934 "2018-01-08T17:08:54Z")
The two bands have a similar style. But which do you prefer? I love them both, but I give the edge to Roxy Music. I think their overall musicianship is better; they were more innovative (they came first) and more experi… --- ## [If "The Voice" were really about the "Voice"....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-voice-were-really-about-the-voice/805872)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-voice-were-really-about-the-voice/805872 "2018-01-08T16:43:57Z")
Wouldn’t it be a radio program? --- ## [Book to movie-Worst adaptation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-to-movie-worst-adaptation/805710)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-to-movie-worst-adaptation/805710 "2018-01-08T16:41:12Z")
I am a fan of Preston & Childs Pendergast series, and I happened across an adaptation of the first book-“Relic”. Imagine my surprise when I discover that, of all the characters in the book Aloysius Xingu Leng Pendergast… --- ## [Question about a scene in Scorsese's "Casino"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-a-scene-in-scorseses-casino/806106)
**Author:** [@Lamoral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamoral)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-a-scene-in-scorseses-casino/806106 "2018-01-08T15:52:49Z")
The “Cheater’s Justice” scene in Casino just might be my favorite scene in any Scorsese movie ever, and that is really saying something because he has so many goddamn great scenes. In this case I think it’s the musical a… --- ## [Electric Piano](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-piano/805963)
**Author:** [@molten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/molten)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-piano/805963 "2018-01-08T13:10:45Z")
I have been playing a cheap Casio electric for a while now, and recently I got the opportunity to try a real Yamaha grand piano. It was awesome! the sound is much richer and it easier to distinguish the notes and the bas… --- ## [Anyone watched "Bright"? Spoilers ok.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watched-bright-spoilers-ok/806105)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watched-bright-spoilers-ok/806105 "2018-01-08T13:07:47Z")
Has anyone watched “Bright”, the new Will Smith Netflix production? I looked for a thread. Please point me towards it if it’s out there. We just started watching this tonight with the kids. Here’s the blurb from Netfli… --- ## [Detectorists with Mackenzie Crook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detectorists-with-mackenzie-crook/739903)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detectorists-with-mackenzie-crook/739903 "2018-01-08T07:43:27Z")
Somehow Netflix decided to recommend the British comedy Detectorists featuring Mackenzie Crook (Gareth on The Office and also known for Game of Thrones and Pirates of the Caribbean) and prolific character actor Toby Jone… --- ## [What are you favorite Nero Wolfe stories? (No spoilers please!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-favorite-nero-wolfe-stories-no-spoilers-please/805609)
**Author:** [@Just1Lurk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just1Lurk)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-favorite-nero-wolfe-stories-no-spoilers-please/805609 "2018-01-08T06:10:00Z")
I just started reading the Nero Wolfe series and so far I’ve been really enjoying them. (Finished the first and halfway through the second.) I really like the characters and the writing. I’m trying to read them in public… --- ## [Dr. Pimple Popper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-pimple-popper/805886)
**Author:** [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-pimple-popper/805886 "2018-01-08T05:14:57Z")
I was looking through the channel guide and spotted a show I never heard of. For all you fans of blackheads, pimples and cycsts, I present Dr. Pimple Popper. It’s on TLC at 7:00p and 10:00p (Pacific) From her Youtube … --- ## [I heard a Foo Fighters song I didn't like!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-heard-a-foo-fighters-song-i-didnt-like/805837)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-heard-a-foo-fighters-song-i-didnt-like/805837 "2018-01-08T03:00:06Z")
Wha? :confused: Normally, Dave and his boys are right in my wheelhouse, but I heard the song they did on Saturday Night (The Sky is a Neighborhood), then again a couple more times on the radio since, and I don’t much ca… --- ## [In the movie Thunderball...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-movie-thunderball/806084)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-movie-thunderball/806084 "2018-01-08T02:07:04Z")
…Bond and his girlfriend du jour are rescued from a raft on the sea by an airplane that flies by and captures the line extending from Bond’s harness to an inflated dirigible. Let’s assume the sudden jerk doesn’t snap th… --- ## [Is there a good audio book of Lord of the Rings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-good-audio-book-of-lord-of-the-rings/806051)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-good-audio-book-of-lord-of-the-rings/806051 "2018-01-08T00:46:33Z")
I’ve read Lord of the Rings two or three times, so this is not my first experience with it. It’s something that I like to come back to every few years. This time, I’d love an audio version of it to listen to in the car … --- ## [Triple Threat: Identify These Comics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/triple-threat-identify-these-comics/805964)
**Author:** [@tripthicket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tripthicket)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/triple-threat-identify-these-comics/805964 "2018-01-08T00:38:16Z")
I haven’t been able to find any of these based on the very few clues my sluggard memory vaguely retains. Perhaps one or more of you may be able to help. Be warned that adult themes ensue, possibly suggesting origins in u… --- ## [Fruitcake- I found one I like.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fruitcake-i-found-one-i-like/805492)
**Author:** [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fruitcake-i-found-one-i-like/805492 "2018-01-07T23:38:03Z")
The dreaded fruitcake. My Mother made it at Christmas when I was a child and I hated it. My husband likes it so I usually get him one for Christmas. I have tried several bakeries over the years. This year I got a “My Gra… --- ## [Drinking ouzo and similar spirits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drinking-ouzo-and-similar-spirits/806020)
**Author:** [@Uniqueorn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uniqueorn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drinking-ouzo-and-similar-spirits/806020 "2018-01-07T20:25:21Z")
Every time I was offered ouzo in a Greek restaurant (Germany or UK, mostly), I hated it. Now a friend told me to drink it like pastis, with ice cubes and diluted with water. Magnificient! Are there any other drinks that… --- ## [I'm so glad the spouse isn't home!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-so-glad-the-spouse-isnt-home/805939)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-so-glad-the-spouse-isnt-home/805939 "2018-01-07T17:12:32Z")
Guilty pleasures. What do you like to eat that would get you in trouble with your Significant Other? See, I saved the skins and fat from the ham hocks I used for New Year’s dinner. I put them fat-side down into a cast… --- ## [Hollywood pedo who abused Corey Feldman, Haim and more about to be revealed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hollywood-pedo-who-abused-corey-feldman-haim-and-more-about-to-be-revealed/766449)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hollywood-pedo-who-abused-corey-feldman-haim-and-more-about-to-be-revealed/766449 "2018-01-07T15:57:59Z")
Wild rumors ahoy! I’ve been seeing the Coreys-- Feldman and Haim-- trending lately, so I decided to investigate a bit. Turns out, there’s a story out there that a four-year investigation (albeit by a tabloid, albeit by … --- ## [The perfect Xmas dinner, whatcha really want?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-perfect-xmas-dinner-whatcha-really-want/804998)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-perfect-xmas-dinner-whatcha-really-want/804998 "2018-01-07T12:20:53Z")
Xmas dinner, what are you having, what do you really want? Morgenstern’s perfect Xmas dinner menu. Homemade tamales with fresh homemade salsa and grated mild cheddar cheese. El Pato Mexican hot tomato Sauce mixed in t… --- ## [My Re-Evaluation of Original Star Wars (New Hope) from a film-craft standpoint, scene by scene](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-re-evaluation-of-original-star-wars-new-hope-from-a-film-craft-standpoint-scene-by-scene/805534)
**Author:** [@Lamoral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamoral)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 8:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-re-evaluation-of-original-star-wars-new-hope-from-a-film-craft-standpoint-scene-by-scene/805534 "2018-01-07T08:54:01Z")
On page 12 of the Last Jedi thread, I maintained that Mark Hamill’s acting contributed to some of the “low points” of the original Star Wars (A New Hope), though I acknowledged that I thought most of the other actors wer… --- ## [God damn, Clint Eastwood's kids are attractive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-damn-clint-eastwoods-kids-are-attractive/805784)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 8:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-damn-clint-eastwoods-kids-are-attractive/805784 "2018-01-07T08:27:24Z")
Scott Eastwood Francesca Eastwood Morgan Eastwood Kathryn Eastwood His other kids aren’t as good looking, but still decent. Theres some high quality DNA in that family. --- ## [OZ (HBO series)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oz-hbo-series/215229)
**Author:** [@gallows\_fodder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gallows_fodder)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oz-hbo-series/215229 "2018-01-07T04:58:51Z")
Over the weekend, I rented and watched the entire second season of “Oz,” not having had any previous exposure to the show (though I am a big “Homicide” fan from days long past). Dude. This show kicks so much ass. The … --- ## [Helloooo, Nurse!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helloooo-nurse/805875)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helloooo-nurse/805875 "2018-01-06T21:47:51Z")
Animaniacs coming back for 2 seasons on Hulu. --- ## [When did they stop showing Saturday Morning Cartoons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-they-stop-showing-saturday-morning-cartoons/805982)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-they-stop-showing-saturday-morning-cartoons/805982 "2018-01-06T21:27:17Z")
I grew up with The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Hour, Jonny Quest, and others. I saw a lot of vintage cartoons from the '30s through '50s that came on before the ‘prime’ cartoons. I’m aware of Smurfs, He-Man, and other carto… --- ## [Travel Man 48 hours: Hong Kong. I want more of Richard Ayoade and John Hamm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-man-48-hours-hong-kong-i-want-more-of-richard-ayoade-and-john-hamm/805569)
**Author:** [@Uosdwis\_R.Dewoh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uosdwis_R.Dewoh)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-man-48-hours-hong-kong-i-want-more-of-richard-ayoade-and-john-hamm/805569 "2018-01-06T19:51:24Z")
For those of you who haven’t seen it, Travel man is a delightful travel show where the very dry English Comedian Richard Ayoade takes a celebrity, usually a British comedian, for a quick 48 hour trip to a city around the… --- ## [Two Kindle questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-kindle-questions/805966)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-kindle-questions/805966 "2018-01-06T17:12:28Z")
Anyone have a refurbished Kindle? How’s the quality, any issues? Anyone use Amazon’s Whispersync? How well does it work? Is it worth getting the ebook and audiobook (seems $20 - $25 for both), or just use it with… --- ## [Alphabet ends at Y: RIP Sue Grafton](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alphabet-ends-at-y-rip-sue-grafton/805540)
**Author:** [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alphabet-ends-at-y-rip-sue-grafton/805540 "2018-01-06T16:56:43Z")
Sue Grafton, age 77, writer of the Kinsey Milhone series (A Is for Alibi etc.). She was a great person, a role model for women writing mysteries with female protagonists, and a great mentor to a lot of developing writers… --- ## [Allied (2016 film) and reality (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allied-2016-film-and-reality-open-spoilers/785075)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allied-2016-film-and-reality-open-spoilers/785075 "2018-01-06T16:24:48Z")
I could not find an existing thread on this movie. If there is one, please direct me to the right place to continue the discussion. I just saw this on an airplane yesterday. I enjoyed it, mostly, though didn’t like the … --- ## [Yet another "Identify this movie" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-identify-this-movie-thread/805979)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-identify-this-movie-thread/805979 "2018-01-06T15:01:20Z")
This has been driving me nuts. I tried movie identifier sites, and I can’t find anything relevant based on the key words I enter. I think the movie was made in the 60’s, and it was very likely made for TV. It takes plac… --- ## [A possible explanation for recent spate of misbehaving celebs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-possible-explanation-for-recent-spate-of-misbehaving-celebs/805943)
**Author:** [@dstarfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dstarfire)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-possible-explanation-for-recent-spate-of-misbehaving-celebs/805943 "2018-01-06T02:39:51Z")
Apparently, 2017 was the chinese year of the cock. Sure, they CALL it a “rooster”, we those Chinese are well-known for their perversions and hedonism. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=658) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=660)